Reviews are the lifeblood of a book — but getting them is the bane of many authors' existence. Here's a simple strategy I've used on my own books to build reviews fast, by pairing KDP Select's free promo days with Book Bounty.

Self-publishing is complicated — there's a ton of trial and error involved. These are the proven tools our studio uses every day for writing, editing, formatting, distribution, and marketing, plus the ones we regularly recommend to authors publishing on their own.

Ever wonder what the proper order is for the parts of a book, or if you’re missing front-matter or back-matter sections you should be including? You’re not alone. Even the most experienced authors skip sections they think are optional or put things in the wrong order. Here's what each section does and where it belongs.

A quick guide to understanding ISBNs. What are they? Why do you need them? Is it better to get free or paid ISBNs? Where do I get them? Authors will find answers to these questions and more.